As Gary Gensler exits the SEC and Donald Trump reclaims the presidency, the crypto world faces a pivotal moment: Will America finally move from regulatory uncertainty to clarity, empowering innovation ...
Chinese buyers switch to cheaper Brazilian soybeans ahead of Trump return
Chinese soybean processors have turned to competitively priced Brazilian cargoes instead of U.S. oilseeds, amid fears Washington will impose import tariffs after President-elect Donald Trump takes ...
Crypto-scammer convinces victim to hand over thousands in cash at local coffee shop
A victim of a crypto-scammer lost an undisclosed amount of cash after they agreed to meet the suspect at a local coffee shop earlier this month. The victim was a resident of San Marino, according to ...
Singapore shares retreat at Friday’s open; STI down 0.2%
SINGAPORE shares started trading in negative territory on Friday (Jan 17), tracking overnight losses in US markets. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore shares close higher amid regional gains; STI adds 0.8%
Most key regional indexes followed suit. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng and South Korea’s Kospi both closed up 1.2 per cent, the Nikkei 225 in Tokyo ended 0.3 per cent higher and Australian shares had their ...
Here’s how much these top-paying jobs in Singapore offer, according to Randstad
THE legal, sales and marketing, as well as the technology sectors have emerged as Singapore’s top-paying industries in 2025, according to a Randstad Singapore report released on Thursday (Jan 16).
Over 120kg of meat products from China seized, man fined $12,000 for importing them without licence
A man was fined $12,000 by the court on Jan 15 for illegally importing processed meat products from China. Read more at stomp.straitstimes.com ...
Singapore must attract investors, expand wealth
Singapore is seeing growing interest from investors to build regional hubs or expand their wealth here, and will ensure the business environment remains conducive for them to achieve sustainable ...
Revised Tax Incentive Schemes for Funds in Singapore
Singapore updates its tax incentive schemes for funds in 2025 with new thresholds and conditions for Sections 13O, 13U, 13D, and 13OA.
Markel reels in new head of Singapore
Lin joined Markel in 2018. Markel appointed Wanshi Lin as the new head of Singapore, beginning immediately. This newly established role will have Lin oversee the company’s underwriting team in ...
Low tax rates to reel in investors
Investors can look forward to a significant reduction in corporate income tax rate when they invest in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), says a state executive councillor. Read full ...
Singapore, Thailand move to block crypto betting site Polymarket
Singapore and Thailand have moved to block prediction markets platform Polymarket, adding to the regulatory hurdles facing the venue that surged in popularity during the US election. Read more at The ...
German specialty chemicals firm Munzing opens regional office in Singapore
Munzing’s facility at the German Centre in the International Business Park in Jurong is its first in Singapore and will serve as the company’s Asia-Pacific headquarters.
Singapore, Thailand move to block Polymarket
Singapore and Thailand have moved to block the prediction markets platform Polymarket , adding to the regulatory hurdles facing the venue that surged in popularity during the US election.
German chemical company sets up Singapore hub, partners PSA as part of 40 million euro regional push
GERMAN speciality chemical company Munzing Group opened its new regional head office in Singapore on Wednesday (Jan 15), as part of a 40 million euro (S$56.4 million) push into the Asia-Pacific region ...
Only one in four Asia’s biggest companies consider nature material to business: study
Most of the region's largest firms do not measure their impact on nature – and focus only on climate in their sustainability reports, a study by National University of Singapore Business School finds.